Wrong alliances can take you and others off God’s path.King Jehoram took the daughter of Ahab as his wife, and he did evil in the sight of the Lord (2 Chronicles 21:5-6).
He not only did not remove the High places as God directed him to do, but he built high places. As a result, the people he reigned did not direct their hearts to God, but they worshipped other gods.
Our actions have consequences not only for us but others we are influencing.
“You ran well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth? This persuasion does not come from Him who calls you. A little leaven leavens the whole lump.” Galatians 5:7-9